PE4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE4

PE4, Peterborough has recorded a total of 252 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PE4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PE4, encompassing approximately 30074 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (6.58% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PE4 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Sheepwalk with total crimes: 8

PE4 Crime Map

Postcodes in PE4

The postcode district are associated with the PE4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PE4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.386.58%
Shoplifting432.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour361.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime201.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.67-5.00%
Public order130.63-31.58%
Other theft120.430.00%
Other crime70.40250.00%
Burglary70.230.00%
Drugs60.2320.00%
Bicycle theft30.20-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.1050.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences768.61-12.64%
Anti-social behaviour482.5333.33%
Shoplifting431.6022.86%
Vehicle crime201.4381.82%
Criminal damage and arson200.67100.00%
Public order190.6718.75%
Other theft120.63-33.33%
Burglary70.4075.00%
Drugs50.23400.00%
Bicycle theft40.17100.00%
Other crime20.13-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.07-33.33%
Robbery10.07-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences877.9510.13%
Anti-social behaviour362.89-14.29%
Shoplifting351.2045.83%
Other theft181.1628.57%
Public order160.60-42.86%
Other crime110.5357.14%
Vehicle crime110.37-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.37-41.18%
Burglary40.3333.33%
Robbery30.13200.00%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.10-60.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences797.88-11.24%
Anti-social behaviour422.63-26.32%
Public order281.4012.00%
Shoplifting240.9314.29%
Criminal damage and arson170.80-32.00%
Other theft140.570.00%
Vehicle crime120.470.00%
Other crime70.400.00%
Bicycle theft50.2366.67%
Burglary30.17-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.1050.00%
Drugs20.10100.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences898.842.30%
Anti-social behaviour572.9635.71%
Public order251.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.8392.31%
Shoplifting210.8323.53%
Other theft140.70-17.65%
Vehicle crime120.4771.43%
Burglary80.4060.00%
Other crime70.27-12.50%
Bicycle theft30.23200.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-33.33%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences877.58-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour422.890.00%
Public order251.40-3.85%
Shoplifting170.83-46.88%
Other theft170.5721.43%
Criminal damage and arson130.57-58.06%
Other crime80.43166.67%
Vehicle crime70.27-36.36%
Burglary50.2325.00%
Possession of weapons30.17200.00%
Drugs20.10-33.33%
Robbery10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1089.2110.20%
Anti-social behaviour423.5920.00%
Shoplifting321.4023.08%
Criminal damage and arson311.0663.16%
Public order261.038.33%
Other theft140.86-30.00%
Vehicle crime110.4737.50%
Burglary40.37-42.86%
Other crime30.13-40.00%
Drugs30.10-70.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences988.652.08%
Anti-social behaviour353.26-10.26%
Shoplifting261.16-3.70%
Public order240.8684.62%
Other theft200.8042.86%
Criminal damage and arson190.6711.76%
Drugs100.63400.00%
Vehicle crime80.330.00%
Burglary70.2740.00%
Other crime50.23-28.57%
Theft from the person30.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences967.7821.52%
Anti-social behaviour393.1939.29%
Shoplifting271.308.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.900.00%
Other theft140.570.00%
Public order130.47-18.75%
Vehicle crime80.430.00%
Other crime70.2716.67%
Burglary50.23-64.29%
Bicycle theft30.1750.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-50.00%
Drugs20.07-60.00%
Robbery10.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences797.35-14.13%
Anti-social behaviour282.63-6.67%
Shoplifting250.93-32.43%
Criminal damage and arson170.83-15.00%
Public order160.57-15.79%
Other theft140.53-17.65%
Burglary140.47366.67%
Vehicle crime80.47-38.46%
Other crime60.27-33.33%
Drugs50.2025.00%
Possession of weapons40.17100.00%
Robbery30.13200.00%
Bicycle theft20.10100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.25-4.17%
Shoplifting373.06146.67%
Anti-social behaviour301.233.45%
Criminal damage and arson201.0025.00%
Public order190.67-29.63%
Other theft170.63-22.73%
Vehicle crime130.57-27.78%
Other crime90.4350.00%
Drugs40.30-33.33%
Burglary30.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.07-75.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences968.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.190.00%
Public order270.960.00%
Other theft220.900.00%
Vehicle crime180.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.600.00%
Shoplifting150.530.00%
Possession of weapons60.500.00%
Other crime60.200.00%
Drugs60.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.200.00%
Burglary40.130.00%
Robbery20.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202448
July 202436
June 202442
May 202457
April 202442
March 202442
February 202435
January 202439
December 202328
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 1068 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202476
July 202487
June 202479
May 202489
April 202487
March 2024108
February 202498
January 202496
December 202379
November 202392
October 202396

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202418
June 202414
May 202414
April 202417
March 202414
February 202420
January 202414
December 202314
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202411
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 202314
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202416
June 202428
May 202425
April 202425
March 202426
February 202424
January 202413
December 202316
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202410
June 202417
May 202425
April 202413
March 202431
February 202419
January 202417
December 202317
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 345 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
July 202435
June 202424
May 202421
April 202417
March 202432
February 202426
January 202427
December 202325
November 202337
October 202315

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Shoplifting27
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sheepwalk
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Goodwin Walk
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croyland Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Collier Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Corfe Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 8. Lincoln Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Candidus Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Chadburn
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Honeyhill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Crabtree
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Storrington Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Home Pasture
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Welbourne
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dover Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Walton Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Marholm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Sages Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pittneys
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Heyford Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Paynesholm
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 24. Loxley
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cartwright Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Mason Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lethbridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Buttermere Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Ivy Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1